Chevrolet Suburban (2007-2016) - User Manual - Service and Maintenance

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - OWNERS MANUAL, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

- English User Manual, Service and Maintenance, to cars Chevrolet Suburban (2007-2016)
 


INDEX:


CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Using this Manual
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Symbols
IN BRIEF
Instrument Panel
- Instrument Panel Overview
Initial Drive Information
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Door Locks
- Liftgate
- Windows
- Seat Adjustment
- Memory Features
- Second Row Seats
- Third Row Seats
- Heated and Cooled Front Seats
- Head Restraint Adjustment
- Safety Belts
- Passenger Sensing System
- Mirror Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Climate Controls
- Transmission
- Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Features
- Infotainment System
- Radio(s)
- Satellite Radio
- Portable Audio Devices
- Bluetooth®
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Cruise Control
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
- Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Change Alert (LCA)
- Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
- Parking Assist
- Power Outlets
- Universal Remote System
- Sunroof
Performance and Maintenance
- Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Engine Oil Life System
- E85 or FlexFuel
- Driving for Better Fuel Economy
- Roadside Assistance Program
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Keys and Locks
- Keys (Key Access)
- Keys (Keyless Access)
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Door Locks
- Power Door Locks
- Delayed Locking
- Automatic Door Locks
- Lockout Protection
- Safety Locks
Doors
- Liftgate
- Power Assist Steps
Vehicle Security
- Vehicle Alarm System
- Immobilizer
- Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)
- Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)
Exterior Mirrors
- Convex Mirrors
- Power Mirrors
- Folding Mirrors
- Heated Mirrors
- Blind Spot Mirrors
- Reverse Tilt Mirrors
Interior Mirrors
- Interior Rearview Mirrors
- Manual Rearview Mirror
- Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Child-View Mirror
Windows
- Power Windows
- Sun Visors
Roof
- Sunroof
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Head Restraints
Front Seats
- Seat Adjustment
- Center Seat
- Power Seat Adjustment
- Lumbar Adjustment
- Reclining Seatbacks
- Memory Seats
- Heated and Cooled Front Seats
Rear Seats
- Heated Rear Seats
- Second Row Seats
- Third Row Seats
Safety Belts
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
- Lap-Shoulder Belt
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Lap Belt
- Safety Belt Extender
- Safety System Check
- Safety Belt Care
- Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Airbag System
- Where Are the Airbags?
- When Should an Airbag Inflate?
- What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
- How Does an Airbag Restrain?
- What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
- Passenger Sensing System
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Airbag System Check
- Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
Child Restraints
- Older Children
- Infants and Young Children
- Child Restraint Systems
- Where to Put the Restraint
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
- Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
- Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat)
- Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
- Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
STORAGE
Storage Compartments
- Instrument Panel Storage
- Glove Box
- Sunglasses Storage
- Armrest Storage
- Rear Storage
- Center Console Storage
Additional Storage Features
- Cargo Cover
Roof Rack System
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Controls
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Horn
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- Compass
- Clock
- Power Outlets
- Wireless Charging
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
- Instrument Cluster
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Trip Odometer
- Tachometer
- Fuel Gauge
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Voltmeter Gauge
- Safety Belt Reminders
- Airbag Readiness Light
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Charging System Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
- Brake System Warning Light
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator
- Traction Off Light
- StabiliTrak® OFF Light
- Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
- Tire Pressure Light
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Security Light
- High-Beam On Light
- Front Fog Lamp Light
- Lamps On Reminder
- Cruise Control Light
Information Displays
- Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
- Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
Vehicle Messages
- Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
- Brake System Messages
- Compass Messages
- Cruise Control Messages
- Door Ajar Messages
- Engine Cooling System Messages
- Engine Oil Messages
- Engine Power Messages
- Fuel System Messages
- Key and Lock Messages
- Lamp Messages
- Object Detection System Messages
- Ride Control System Messages
- Airbag System Messages
- Security Messages
- Steering System Messages
- Starting the Vehicle Messages
- Tire Messages
- Transmission Messages
- Vehicle Reminder Messages
- Washer Fluid Messages
Vehicle Personalization
Universal Remote System
- Universal Remote System Programming
- Universal Remote System Operation
LIGHTING
Exterior Lighting
- Exterior Lamp Controls
- Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
- Flash-to-Pass
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Automatic Headlamp System
- Hazard Warning Flashers
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
- Fog Lamps
Interior Lighting
- Instrument Panel Illumination Control
- Dome Lamps
- Reading Lamps
Lighting Features
- Entry Lighting
- Exit Lighting
- Battery Load Management
- Battery Power Protection
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Introduction
- Infotainment
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
- Overview
- Home Page
- Software Updates
Radio
- AM-FM Radio
- Satellite Radio
- Radio Reception
- Rear Side Window Antenna
- Multi-Band Antenna
Audio Players
- CD Player
- USB Port
- Auxiliary Jack
Phone
- Bluetooth (Overview)
- Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
- Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio)
Trademarks and License Agreements
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Climate Control Systems
- Dual Automatic Climate Control System
- Rear Climate Control System
Air Vents
Maintenance
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter
- Service
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Driving Information
- Distracted Driving
- Defensive Driving
- Drunk Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Loss of Control
- Off-Road Driving
- Driving on Wet Roads
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck
- Vehicle Load Limits
Starting and Operating
- New Vehicle Break-In
- Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
- Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
- Ignition Positions (Key Access)
- Starting the Engine
- Engine Heater
- Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
- Shifting Into Park
- Shifting out of Park
- Parking over Things That Burn
- Active Fuel Management®
Engine Exhaust
- Running the Vehicle While Parked
Automatic Transmission
- Manual Mode
- Tow/Haul Mode
Drive Systems
- Four-Wheel Drive
Brakes
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- Parking Brake
- Brake Assist
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Ride Control Systems
- Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Magnetic Ride Control
- Locking Rear Axle
- Automatic Level Control
Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Driver Assistance Systems
- Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
- Assistance Systems for Driving
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
- Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System
- Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
- Lane Change Alert (LCA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Fuel
- California Fuel Requirements
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
- Fuel Additives
- E85 or FlexFuel
- Filling the Tank
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Trailer Towing
- General Towing Information
- Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
- Towing Equipment
- Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Conversions and Add-Ons
- Add-On Electrical Equipment
VEHICLE CARE
General Information
- California Proposition 65 Warning
- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
- Accessories and Modifications
Vehicle Checks
- Doing Your Own Service Work
- Hood
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Cooling System
- Engine Coolant
- Engine Overheating
- Engine Fan
- Power Steering Fluid
- Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Brake Fluid
- Battery - North America
- Four-Wheel Drive
- Front Axle
- Rear Axle
- Noise Control System
- Starter Switch Check
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
- Wiper Blade Replacement
- Glass Replacement
- Windshield Replacement
Headlamp Aiming
Bulb Replacement
- Halogen Bulbs
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
- LED Lighting
- Headlamps
- Fog Lamps
- Front Turn Signal Lamps
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
- License Plate Lamp
- Replacement Bulbs
Electrical System
- Electrical System Overload
- Fuses
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
- Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Wheels and Tires
- Tires
- All-Season Tires
- Winter Tires
- Low-Profile Tires
- All-Terrain Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Designations
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
- Tire Inspection
- Tire Rotation
- When It Is Time for New Tires
- Buying New Tires
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
- Wheel Replacement
- Tire Chains
- If a Tire Goes Flat
- Tire Changing
- Full-Size Spare Tire
Jump Starting
- Jump Starting - North America
Towing the Vehicle
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
Appearance Care
- Exterior Care
- Interior Care
- Floor Mats
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
General Information
Maintenance Schedule
Special Application Services
Additional Maintenance and Care
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Records
TECHNICAL DATA
Vehicle Identification
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Service Parts Identification Label
Vehicle Data
- Capacities and Specifications
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Customer Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
- Customer Assistance Offices
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
- Online Owner Center
- GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
- Roadside Assistance Program
- Scheduling Service Appointments
- Courtesy Transportation Program
- Collision Damage Repair
- Service Publications Ordering Information
- Radio Frequency Statement
Reporting Safety Defects
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
- Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
- Event Data Recorders
- OnStar®
- Infotainment System
ONSTAR
OnStar Overview
OnStar Services
- Emergency
- Security
- Navigation
- Connections
- Diagnostics
OnStar Additional Information